On the other hand, a shave with a straight razor minimizes the risk of razor burn, ingrown hairs, acne, and minor irritation, but it raises the risk of an injury if you don't know what you're doing.

To shave with a straight razor is to indulge in luxury. But with all great things, it takes technique, preparation, and patience. So we asked a guy who knows his stuff—John Rivera, who holds the ...

Shaving with a straight razor is the best way to get a close shave, but the easiest way to filet your face. Here’s how to avoid becoming steak.

How to Shave With a Straight Razor Learn to shave the old fashioned way in eight simple steps, and to maintain essential tools in seven more. By Hans Aschim Published: Sep 17, 2015 ...

The straight razor shave has made a long journey earning its title as superior. The blade has gone from a 19 th century tradition to a lost art and back. Although today, ...

Even the best straight razor can be a hard sell, especially since Sweeney Todd went and maligned them. Many of us happily lean back in the barber’s chair and get a brilliant straight-razor shave ...

Smooth, irritation-free skin is a few swipes away with these expert-recommended men’s razors from Gillette, Harry’s, Dollar Shave Club, and other brands.

Straight razor shaving isn’t a popular at-home shaving method because it’s so difficult to master. It does give you complete control of a razor, though (safety razors offer only partial ...

Step 4: How to Shave Your Neck, Chin, and Upper Lip. While shaving your cheek is the flattest and easiest place to start, shaving with a straight razor on your neck, chin, and upper lip can be ...